Genotyping Chemistry Scientist
Core
Design, develop, and optimize high-multiplex PCR assays and targeted Genotyping-by-Sequencing (tGBS) kits for high-throughput plant breeding applications.
Role type
Genotyping Chemistry Scientist
Builds
High-multiplex PCR assays and tGBS workflows for plant breeding
Domain
Agriculture / Plant Breeding / Molecular Diagnostics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Primer/probe design, oligonucleotide chemistry, NGS-based genotyping workflows, assay validation, buffer optimization, enzyme selection, data analysis of DNA sequences, vendor management for synthesis
Preferred skills
Expertise in multiplex PCR chemistry, emerging trends in assay design software
Technologies
tGBS, amplicon sequencing, endpoint/real-time PCR, primer/probe design software, bioinformatics pipelines
Responsibilities
Architect high-multiplex PCR assays and tGBS workflows; define specifications and troubleshoot synthesis-related assay failures with external vendors; drive assay and kit development projects through Stage Gate process; partner with molecular biologists and automation engineers to integrate assays into automated workflows; scout and implement emerging trends in genotyping chemistry and software
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
